In some Hispanic cultures people believe experiencing a frightening event may cause the spirit to leave the body, causing depressive symptoms

Three main components to multicultural competence

The required frequency of binges was changed from twice per week to once per week for this disorder

A person can “send” psychological problems like depression and psychosis to another out of hate or envy toward that person’s success

this famous basket-ball player is known as an example of heterogeneity within a culture

These two disorders are classified as “new” in the DSM-V

a person anxiously avoids interpersonal situations because he or she believes that his or her appearance, actions, or odor will offend other people

comments or actions made in cultural context that convey negative beliefs

this introduction of technology in therapy poses concerns of: confirming the identity of the client, confidentiality, making interpretations without nonverbal cues and competence in technical and clinical skills

Native American tribes believed this was the cause of a wide variety of psychological and physically debilitating symptoms and involved a preoccupation with death and those who have died

understanding that his/her viewpoint is unique and idiosyncratic

Appropriately trained psychologists in these two states were granted prescription privileges in 2002 and 2004

Syndrome in which hexing, witchcraft, or the evil influence of another person brings forth anxiety and gastrointestinal problems in some African American, European American, and Caribbean cultures

modifying psychological treatments for members of a specific culture

these companies can deny payment for treatments they feel are unnecessary, even when a psychologist deems it necessary